Aqib Talib's two-game suspension reduced to one game by NFL

Aqib Talib’s two-game suspension has been reduced to one game, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Broncos cornerback argued in his appeal that it was Raiders receiver Michael Crabtree that initiated a fight in Week 12. Crabtree’s two-game suspension was also reduced to one game.

“I came out there to play football, and he came out here on this extra stuff, so one thing led to another,” Talib said Monday. “It’s unfortunate and I wish it didn’t happen, but it happened. Just have to move on.”

Talib appealed the suspension hoping it would be reduced to one game.

Speaking to the media on Monday, Talib said that he hoped the NFL would see that he “didn’t come out there to fight and wrestle with him. I just hope the league sees that.”

Denver’s defense will be without Talib against the Dolphins in Week 13, but he will return to face the Jets in Week 14.

With Talib suspended, Chris Harris, Bradley Roby and rookie Brendan Langley are the only three cornerbacks on the active roster. The Broncos waived Lorenzo Doss last week and he landed with the Bills.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see rookie cornerback Marcus Rios promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to give Denver a fourth cornerback.

Talib, 31, has recorded 19 tackles, forced a fumble and returned an interception 103 yards for a touchdown in 11 games this season.